ORIGIN

Smiling in response to their gratitude, he went quiet to see if the answer provided would be of any good to him. One eye narrowed as head went to the side, unsure in whether it could be justifiable. Humming then, he rubbed skull on leg before opening maw. "Perhaps mind likes playing pretend! It is sadden that it cannot be physical so places itself as a spirit," he explained, nodding in agreement with his own explanation. Admittedly, this made the pup dig deeper into his thoughts, something he often avoided in doing. Surprised in hearing that the canine could not conjure magic anymore from what was told, a part of him had mixed with bafflement, unsure that such a thing was possible. "What? 'When I was able', nonsense! Have you just forgotten how it works?" he inquired, willing to help the wolf in remembering how it is done if wanting to.

He stepped back when Xireidi decided to move back close to the deer carcass. Grabbing crystal, he trotted after them, stopping beside once they had gotten to their chosen spot. Scanning over prey's body again, he peered up at what was said from company, trying to smile with light still in mouth. "Likely so," stating in muffled words, a chuckle followed behind it, thinking it could be true between the wolf and brutish creature. They were a stranger to him still so, there was nothing else to point to in the matter. The pup had set down item to offer clearer words for what he had to say for their last statement. "Oh! I want to be strong too! Don't know if I'd use it to protect 'generation', but maybe just help keep things safe!" wagging tail, a little dream of his one could guess at.

Surprising was it to hear such a loud laugh come from the other; at least he had provided some amusement for the wolf. Playfully bowing, he immediately agreed with stranger in teaching each other the skills sought for. Even though he was not an expert, master in the art of magic, his current knowledge should be enough to assist in some kind of way—along with any other thing he would surely pick up down the road. Form fell out of its bow, hopping up when told they needed to make this area their temporary abode. As much as mind wanted to remain within this crystal-filled place, it did not fit well since thoughts still needed to check around for other possible placings. Despite that, he would like to lend paw in making a more comfortable dwelling. "I can help with decorating! Could light this spot up with baby crystals and you won't have to worry about being afraid of the dark when the bedding lights up as well!" he piped, imagining the layout. The pup was no decorator but he was positive in knowing what was needed versus what was just wanted by him.

Humming from continuing to bring up decisions about the area, he turned around and gave attention when the wolf gave an offer to him. Head rested on shoulder for a moment in debate. After a minute, eyes had found their way back on Xireidi to respond. "I could," he hummed before continuing, "what are these training routines you speak of?" asking out of curiosity, he wondered if the routines were suitable for him.

It always made the pup snicker whenever he heard of others being unable to see. With how long such darkness has shrouded this cave, vision would at least adjust to viewing shadowy figures and the like; not crystal clear perception but something could be seen nonetheless. He put on a smile at their appreciation, tail wag ceasing in watching them take another piece of the carcass before him. Mind knew it would gain use to seeing a lifeless form and along with the taste its flesh produced. Surely, hunting instincts would kick in sooner or later, being bound by his line. Hearing wolf give last call for the deer, he hummed and tore a tiny piece that was enough to swallow even though he laid it on the ground and picked it smaller. Last piece from the large herbivore for a while as he planned to stick with easy meals of small mammals and berries.

Decision on finishing meat was turned away, tossing chunk back to where it came. He realized company walking away, grabbing crystal and striding over to them. The gemling stopped right beside them, listening to what these training routines were. One already sounded similar to what he has done! Jumping on crystal to try and reach a particular creature, though it ended up in failure as he still felt the faint aching of his limbs for taking a short fall. It was an enjoyable task until then so, he would stay away from that routine once mind was sure legs could brush by any faults to come. Throat rumbled out a snort at the thought of running circles around the spires. He imagined it looked silly, but slightly fun at a distance. Although the canine would rather run all over the place than remain within the boundaries of something. Perhaps that mile long tunnel in which led to Fornax could be good! However, toughts withdrew the option when remembering its current state—flooded with waters high enough to steal him. Hearing the rest of what company said about swimming, when thinking about it, the tunnel did double up the two routines the wolf spoke about. Lightly singing, he would begin to consider it.

Eyes narrowed when company switched the words used to describe each skill. He was not truly offended by the change but a huff did come from him. Once replaying all that could be done between them, one eye closed at the mention of wrestling. "I'm tiny though compared to you! You'd squish me!" he exclaimed his muffled words, bumping head onto one of their hind legs. Even though he was practically half their size, that was still a lot to take on. The pup dropped his crystal and rolled it to the wolf's forelegs, deciding to let them have. "Hide-and-seek is fair! The others don't seem as great," he admitted, mostly because he doubted much of his capabilities right now. Apart from that he could not deny hide-and-seek as it was definitely fun and good for a pup's mind!

He nodded when the wolf admitted their size difference. The pup could try but with only being able to nip at wrists and ankles, it would not go very far. Retrieving the light in which remained on the ground, he watched company look about for a place to rest. Mind could not think of an area where one might be able to nestle in. More so, nothing that was worth mentioning to what spots he did find previously. Snorting at what they said about hide-and seek, he guessed it would not be fair if they did fall asleep during the game; though it would likely be good practice on his hearing. Head shook and continued along with the other, waving light about to see how movement effected its radius.

Steps ceased when Xireidi spoke of finding a spot for him to rest. He sat down and observed the whole thing, continuing to play around with crystal. Within the few seconds to come, he heard a sound come from the other canine, tempting him to come close and investigate. Once near where company was, he scanned the wall they supposedly ran into. He peered up at the other with a muffled chuckle, finding their weariness to be amusing in this case. Leaving where the unexpected wall was, he trailed near the other bits of the cave wall, seeking a place for the tired wolf.

A couple of feet away from where the other spot was, the appearance of another opening came around. He stopped in front of it, examining what was all around it. After that, he tossed his crystal light into the crevice to see if it were actually a hole and, if so, how deep it was. The mineral continued along for quite a bit, stopping just short of where the end was. It certainly was deeper than the other so, hopefully, it would be enough for the larger canine. Entering and grabbing crystal once more, he continually hopped near the opening to gain the wolf's attention. "Hey, hey! I think this might be one!" he exclaimed with muffled words, waiting for the wolf to come forth and check it out.

Tail wagged when the other canine finally came, stepping back to allow them to examine the crevice. He downed his frantic action and seated self in waiting to see what they thought about his find. After a few moments, he rose back onto for legs when told it would do. Mind was glad it found something that fitted, drifting in to scan the inside.

With self knowing how this spot stood, the pup placed crystal somewhat at the center of this den. He observed the wolf lie down, snorting at the whole thing. Before thoughts could roll away, attention returned onto company and took in their little offer. Eyes closed and head dipped as if he was thinking about it quite a bit; although that was not the case since sight found its way from the wolf to the opening. He would indeed stay but the bareness of this place was not exactly comforting. Perhaps he would go retrieve some bedding, at least for himself as the plain floor simply would not do. "Mhm," he sounded at what they suspected of him. He had not rested for a while, but body still had no reason to shut down yet so, the canine would continue on to some randomness. "Well, I'll be back then! I'ma go check to make sure that creature doesn't show up," he told with a smile, leaving light with the wolf as he would work his way back to where he got it initially or find way out of room for the time being.